Salinas Californian, CA Oct 25, 2001
Bette L. Clifford, 79, of Salinas, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at Natividad Medical Center. She was born in Turlock and lived in Lake Alamanor before moving to Carmel in 1965 and then to Salinas in 1998. She was a medical assistant for more than 20 years, last with Dr. James M. Rodda. She was a music lover and enjoyed playing the piano and flute. She was an avid gardener, but her great love was animals, especially her cat, Manny. Memberships: Local Medical Assistants' Association. Survivors: Brothers, Eugene E. Clifford of Reno, Nev., and Vernon Clifford of South Bend, Wash.; two nieces and one nephew. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Little Chapel-by-the-Sea, 65 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. Cremation: Following under the direction of The Paul Mortuary, 390 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Placement of ashes: El Carmelo Cemetery. Memorials: The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Monterey County, P.O. Box 3058, Monterey, 93942.